One day(a single, unspecified day [wən deɪ]) in early summer(during the beginning of the summer season [ɪn ˈərli ˈsəmər]) Squealer(name of a character, likely a pig, in the story [squealer]) ordered(gave a command or instruction [ˈɔrdərd]) the sheep(plural of sheep, referring to a group of these animals [ðə ʃip]) to follow him(to go after Squealer, to move in the same direction behind him [tɪ ˈfɑloʊ ɪm]) and led them out(and guided them to go outside [ənd lɛd ðɛm aʊt]) to a piece of waste ground(to an area of unused, neglected land [tɪ ə pis əv weɪst graʊnd]) at the other end of the farm(located at the opposite side of the farm [æt ðə ˈəðər ɛnd əv ðə fɑrm]), which had become overgrown(that had become covered with excessive growth [wɪʧ hæd bɪˈkəm ˌoʊvərˈgroʊn]) with birch saplings(with young birch trees [wɪθ bərʧ ˈsæplɪŋz]). The sheep(referring to the group of sheep mentioned earlier [ðə ʃip]) spent(passed or used time [spɛnt]) the whole day(the entire day, from morning to night [ðə hoʊl deɪ]) there(in that location [ðɛr]) browsing(feeding on leaves, twigs, or other vegetation [ˈbraʊzɪŋ]) at the leaves(specifically eating the leaves [æt ðə livz]) under Squealer's supervision(while being watched and directed by Squealer [ˈəndər squealers ˌsupərˈvɪʒən]). In the evening(during the later part of the day, as it approaches night [ɪn ðə ˈivnɪŋ]) he returned(Squealer went back [hi rɪˈtərnd]) to the farmhouse(to the main house on the farm [tɪ ðə ˈfɑrmˌhaʊs]) himself(emphasizing that he went alone [hɪmˈsɛlf]), but(introducing a contrast or exception [bət]), as it was warm weather(because the weather was mild and not cold [ɛz ɪt wɑz wɔrm ˈwɛðər]), told the sheep(instructed the sheep [toʊld ðə ʃip]) to stay where they were(to remain in their current location [tɪ steɪ wɛr ðeɪ wər]). It ended(the situation resulted [ɪt ˈɛndɪd]) by their remaining(in them staying [baɪ ðɛr rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ]) there(in that place [ðɛr]) for a whole week(for an entire week, seven days [fər ə hoʊl wik]), during which time(throughout that period [ˈdʊrɪŋ wɪʧ taɪm]) the other animals(the animals on the farm that were not the sheep [ðə ˈəðər ˈænəməlz]) saw nothing of them(did not see the sheep at all [sɔ ˈnəθɪŋ əv ðɛm]). Squealer was with them(Squealer stayed with the sheep [squealer wɑz wɪθ ðɛm]) for the greater part(for most [fər ðə ˈgreɪtər pɑrt]) of every day(of each day [əv ˈɛvəri deɪ]). He was, he said(Squealer stated [hi wɑz hi sɛd]), teaching them(giving instructions to the sheep [ˈtiʧɪŋ ðɛm]) to sing a new song(to learn and perform a new song [tɪ sɪŋ ə nu sɔŋ]), for which privacy was needed(because the activity required seclusion and secrecy [fər wɪʧ ˈpraɪvəsi wɑz ˈnidɪd]).
It(refers to the time or situation [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state of being in the past [wɑz]) just after(immediately following [ʤɪst ˈæftər]) the sheep(plural of sheep, referring to a group of these animals [ðə ʃip]) had returned(past perfect tense of 'return', indicating that the sheep had come back before another action happened [hæd rɪˈtərnd]), on(used to indicate a specific time [ɔn]) a pleasant evening(an enjoyable and agreeable time of day [ə ˈplɛzənt ˈivnɪŋ]) when(at the time that [wɪn]) the animals(referring to the group of animals on the farm [ðə ˈænəməlz]) had finished(past perfect tense of 'finish', indicating completion of work before another action [hæd ˈfɪnɪʃt]) work(activities involving physical or mental effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result [wərk]) and(used to connect words or clauses [ənd]) were making their way(were in the process of moving or going [wər ˈmeɪkɪŋ ðɛr weɪ]) back to(returning to a specific location [bæk tɪ]) the farm buildings(the structures on the farm, such as barns and sheds [ðə fɑrm ˈbɪldɪŋz]), that(introduces a subordinate clause [ðət]) the terrified neighing(the frightened sound made by a horse [ðə ˈtɛrəˌfaɪd neighing]) of a horse(the sound specifically made by a horse [əv ə hɔrs]) sounded(was heard [ˈsaʊndɪd]) from the yard(originating from the enclosed area around the farm buildings [frəm ðə jɑrd]). Startled(suddenly surprised or alarmed [ˈstɑrtəld]), the animals(referring to the group of animals on the farm [ðə ˈænəməlz]) stopped(ceased moving [stɑpt]) in their tracks(immediately; where they were standing [ɪn ðɛr træks]). It(refers to the sound [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating identity [wɑz]) Clover's voice(the sound of Clover, a specific animal [clovers vɔɪs]). She(referring to Clover [ʃi]) neighed(made the sound of a horse [neighed]) again(once more [əˈgɛn]), and(used to connect clauses [ənd]) all the animals(every animal in the group [ɔl ðə ˈænəməlz]) broke into(suddenly started [broʊk ˈɪntu]) a gallop(the fastest pace of a horse [ə ˈgæləp]) and(used to connect clauses [ənd]) rushed(moved quickly and with force [rəʃt]) into the yard(to the enclosed area around the farm buildings [ˈɪntu ðə jɑrd]). Then(after that [ðɛn]) they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) saw(perceived with their eyes [sɔ]) what(the thing that [wət]) Clover(a specific animal [ˈkloʊvər]) had seen(past perfect tense of 'see', indicating something Clover had witnessed before the others [hæd sin]).
It(refers to the situation or event [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state of being in the past [wɑz]) a pig(a farm animal [ə pɪg]) walking(moving on foot [ˈwɔkɪŋ]) on(supported by [ɔn]) his hind legs(the back legs of the pig [hɪz haɪnd lɛgz]).
Yes(affirmative response [jɛs]), it(refers to the pig [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating identity [wɑz]) Squealer(the name of a specific pig [squealer]). A little(slightly [ə ˈlɪtəl]) awkwardly(in an uncomfortable or clumsy way [ˈɔkwərdli]), as though(as if [ɛz ðoʊ]) not quite(not completely [nɑt kwaɪt]) used to(accustomed to [juzd tɪ]) supporting(bearing the weight of [səˈpɔrtɪŋ]) his considerable bulk(his large size or weight [hɪz kənˈsɪdərəbəl bəlk]) in that position(standing on his hind legs [ɪn ðət pəˈzɪʃən]), but(used to introduce a contrasting statement [bət]) with perfect balance(maintaining stability flawlessly [wɪθ ˈpərˌfɪkt ˈbæləns]), he(referring to Squealer [hi]) was strolling(was walking in a leisurely way [wɑz ˈstroʊlɪŋ]) across the yard(over the enclosed area around the farm buildings [əˈkrɔs ðə jɑrd]). And(used to connect clauses [ənd]) a moment later(very soon after [ə ˈmoʊmənt ˈleɪtər]), out from(emerging from [aʊt frəm]) the door(the entrance [ðə dɔr]) of the farmhouse(the house on the farm [əv ðə ˈfɑrmˌhaʊs]) came(appeared [keɪm]) a long file(a line of individuals one behind the other [ə lɔŋ faɪl]) of pigs(a group of pigs [əv pɪgz]), all(every one of them [ɔl]) walking(moving on foot [ˈwɔkɪŋ]) on their hind legs(using only their back legs to walk [ɔn ðɛr haɪnd lɛgz]). Some(a portion of them [səm]) did it(performed the action of walking on hind legs [dɪd ɪt]) better(to a higher standard [ˈbɛtər]) than others(compared to the rest [ðən ˈəðərz]), one or two(a small number [wən ər tu]) were(past tense of 'to be', indicating a state of being [wər]) even(used to emphasize something surprising or extreme [ˈivɪn]) a trifle(slightly [ə ˈtraɪfəl]) unsteady(not stable; likely to fall [ənˈstɛdi]) and(used to connect clauses [ənd]) looked(appeared [lʊkt]) as though(as if [ɛz ðoʊ]) they(referring to the pigs [ðeɪ]) would have liked(would have desired [wʊd hæv laɪkt]) the support(assistance to remain upright [ðə səˈpɔrt]) of a stick(using a cane for balance [əv ə stɪk]), but(used to introduce a contrasting statement [bət]) every one(each individual [ˈɛvəri wən]) of them(referring to the pigs [əv ðɛm]) made his way(managed to move [meɪd hɪz weɪ]) right round(completely around [raɪt raʊnd]) the yard(the enclosed area around the farm buildings [ðə jɑrd]) successfully(achieving the desired outcome [səkˈsɛsfəli]). And(used to connect clauses [ənd]) finally(at the end [ˈfaɪnəli]) there(used to indicate existence or occurrence [ðɛr]) was(past tense of 'to be', indicating existence [wɑz]) a tremendous baying(a loud, prolonged howling [ə trɪˈmɛndəs beɪɪŋ]) of dogs(the sound made by dogs [əv dɔgz]) and(used to connect clauses [ənd]) a shrill crowing(a high-pitched cry [ə ʃrɪl kroʊɪŋ]) from(originating from [frəm]) the black cockerel(a male chicken with black feathers [ðə blæk cockerel]), and(used to connect clauses [ənd]) out(emerging [aʊt]) came(appeared [keɪm]) Napoleon himself(a specific character, emphasized as being important [nəˈpoʊljən hɪmˈsɛlf]), majestically(in an impressively grand manner [məˈʤɛstɪkəli]) upright(in a vertical position [ˈəˌpraɪt]), casting(directing [ˈkæstɪŋ]) haughty glances(arrogant looks [ˈhɔti ˈglænsɪz]) from side to side(looking to the left and right [frəm saɪd tɪ saɪd]), and(used to connect clauses [ənd]) with his dogs(accompanied by his dogs [wɪθ hɪz dɔgz]) gambolling(running or jumping playfully [gambolling]) round him(around Napoleon [raʊnd ɪm]).
He(refers to a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [hi]) carried(past tense of 'carry', meaning to support and move (someone or something) from one place to another [ˈkɛrid]) a whip(a strip of leather or length of cord fastened to a handle, used for flogging or urging on an animal or person [ə wɪp]) in(expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else [ɪn]) his(belonging to or associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned or known [hɪz]) trotter(a pig's foot, especially when cooked and eaten [ˈtrɑtər]).
There(used to indicate the existence or presence of something [ðɛr]) was(past tense of 'be', indicating existence or occurrence in the past [wɑz]) a deadly silence(a silence that is ominous or suggestive of death or danger [ə ˈdɛdli ˈsaɪləns]). Amazed(filled with astonishment or great surprise [əˈmeɪzd]), terrified(extremely frightened [ˈtɛrəˌfaɪd]), huddling together(crowding together closely, typically because of fear or cold [ˈhədəlɪŋ təˈgɛðər]), the animals(referring to the group of animals being discussed [ðə ˈænəməlz]) watched(past tense of 'watch', meaning to look at something for a period of time [wɔʧt]) the long line of pigs(a continuous row of pigs extending for a considerable distance [ðə lɔŋ laɪn əv pɪgz]) march(walk in a regulated manner, as soldiers do [mɑrʧ]) slowly(at a slow pace; not quickly [sˈloʊli]) round(moving in a circular direction [raʊnd]) the yard(an area of ground, typically one that is enclosed, adjoining or surrounding a building [ðə jɑrd]). It(referring to the situation or event being described [ɪt]) was(past tense of 'be', indicating a state or condition [wɑz]) as though(as if; in a way that suggests something is the case [ɛz ðoʊ]) the world(the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features [ðə wərld]) had turned upside-down(had been completely reversed or inverted [hæd tərnd ˌəpˈsaɪˌdaʊn]). Then(at that time; after that [ðɛn]) there came(there arrived or occurred [ðɛr keɪm]) a moment(a very short period of time [ə ˈmoʊmənt]) when(at which time [wɪn]) the first shock(the initial feeling of surprise or distress [ðə fərst ʃɑk]) had worn off(had gradually disappeared or lessened in effect [hæd wɔrn ɔf]) and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) when(at which time [wɪn]) in spite of(without being affected by; despite [ɪn spaɪt əv]) everything(all things; all the things being considered [ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ]) (used to indicate a pause or break in thought [–*])– in spite of(without being affected by; despite [ɪn spaɪt əv]) their terror(extreme fear [ðɛr ˈtɛrər]) of the dogs(referring to the dogs present [əv ðə dɔgz]), and(used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly [ənd]) of the habit(a settled or regular tendency or practice [əv ðə ˈhæbət]), developed(grown or elaborated [dɪˈvɛləpt]) through long years(over a long period of time [θru lɔŋ jɪrz]), of never complaining(of not expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something [əv ˈnɛvər kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ]), never criticising(not expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments [ˈnɛvər criticising]), no matter what(regardless of what [noʊ ˈmætər wət]) happened(took place; occurred [ˈhæpənd]) (used to indicate a pause or break in thought [–*])– they(referring to the animals [ðeɪ]) might have uttered(could possibly have spoken [maɪt hæv ˈətərd]) some word of protest(a statement expressing disapproval or objection [səm wərd əv ˈproʊˌtɛst]). But(used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something that has been said previously [bət]) just at that moment(at that precise time [ʤɪst æt ðət ˈmoʊmənt]), as though(as if; in a way that suggests something is the case [ɛz ðoʊ]) at a signal(an action or gesture that serves as a command or cue [æt ə ˈsɪgnəl]), all the sheep(the entire group of sheep [ɔl ðə ʃip]) burst out(suddenly began to do something [bərst aʊt]) into a tremendous bleating(into a loud and intense cry of sheep [ˈɪntu ə trɪˈmɛndəs bleating]) of(expressing the relationship between a part and a whole [əv]) (used to indicate a pause or break in thought)—